Maryland HB769 establishes a provisional license for social work practice when exams are unavailable.

Maryland HB769 alters the conditions under which the State Board of Social Work Examiners may issue a provisional license to practice social work. The bill allows the Board to issue a conditional license to applicants who meet education and experience requirements but cannot take the required exam due to its unavailability. These licenses are valid for a set period and cannot be renewed. The Board must report annually on the number of conditional licenses issued and the impact of this provision.

Maryland HB769 establishes a provisional license for social work practice when exams are unavailable.

Maryland HB769 alters the conditions under which the State Board of Social Work Examiners may issue a provisional license to practice social work. The bill allows the Board to issue a conditional license to applicants who meet education and experience requirements but cannot take the required exam due to its unavailability. These licenses are valid for a set period and cannot be renewed. The Board must report annually on the number of conditional licenses issued and the impact of this provision.